Punjabi Therapists in Woodland, CA

I believe that psychotherapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are interested in therapy in order to deal with challenges you have already identified in your life, or you are seeking therapy to connect to yourself, my aim is help you carve out a path and live a more meaningful life. Together we can work closely to deepen your understanding about your struggles and their underlying causes. I can provide you with a safe space to analyze your thought patterns and behaviors while supporting you through the process of making important changes in your life.

I have over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples and families. With Couples, treatment issues may include domestic conflict, cross cultural and inter-faith marriages, in-laws, infidelity, trust, spousal equality and respect, and intimacy. With individual adults, my specialities include depression, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions (work, family or self related). With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity issues, school problems and parent-child conflict.

Greetings! I commend you for making a decision to seek counseling at this time in your life journey. It is my great pleasure to offer you such support and guidance at this time. I'm a licensed mental health professional practicing in Bay Area for two decades. I am only offering telehealth services at this time. My experience encompasses working with diverse ethnic groups on various issues and challenges and my passion is to assist my clients in confronting them. I look forward to working with you.

Beginning therapy takes courage, and I feel a direct and simplistic approach can help alleviate the struggle brought on by work, relationships, and personal challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing struggles brought on by the pandemic and/or a variety of mental health disorders. A client's goals can be defined in session and issues may be intertwined when explored in more detail. My style of therapy is adaptable to the need of the client. By working together we can gain a better understanding of your past to create a more optimistic future. I am bilingual Punjabi/English.

When you walk into a space with me, you will find a therapeutic space filled with acceptance, safety, empathy and curiosity. I hope you will feel a comfort to be your unique self. I bring into the space my authentic self to support you in uncovering your individual needs and goals. My diverse background consists of my upbringing in the Punjabi and Western culture. I have experienced the disconnect between the two cultures firsthand and hope to provide a safe space to discuss the impacts of intergenerational trauma within all cultures. In this confidential space, I welcome all populations and backgrounds (race/ethnicity/sexuality).

I am a multilingual therapist with experience in working with clients diverse in age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My core belief is that with the right intervention tools, everyone has the ability to face, and overcome their challenges. Having worked with clients between 6-65 years of age, I find that my gentle approach in therapy, help my clients of all age groups fit well with my style of work. In addition to that, I offer therapy in additional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu.

Gurminder Sahasi is an experienced Clinical Psychologist (PSY) and multilingual professional (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Panjabi) with over 40 years of experience. She works with adults and seniors who struggle with a variety of challenges, including anger, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Gurminder earned her doctoral degree from the Pacific Institute in San Fransisco, CA, and has the expertise to identify and help diagnose what's bothering you. With her assistance, you'll chart a course to resolve your issues or mental health conditions together, as a team.

Hello, I am a multilingual and multicultural therapist. Fluent in English, Hindi, Nepali, and Punjabi, I have over 12 years of experience working with diverse individuals, couples, and families both in India and the U.S. Throughout my career, I have helped clients overcome a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, academic pressures, relationship conflicts, family issues, and grief and loss. While I work with clients presenting a variety of issues, I have a particular interest in working with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, helping them understand life transitions and navigate through their emotions.

Relationship stress whether as a couple or in a family, can create havoc in our life and deeply impact our wellness. If you are having troubles with your partner/spouse, children, family members and your disharmony is is taking a toll on you, I am here to help you. I have journeyed with many couples, families and individuals providing a safe space to successfully navigate the complexities of their situations and find harmony in their relationships. I bring a gentle yet directive approach. Having lived and worked in different countries, I bring experience and ease in working with individuals from many different cultures.

Alamo Counseling is a group private practice comprised of highly skilled, warm, and engaging counselors and educators. Our services include specialized therapy and wellness solutions for our clients, as well as clinical consultation and continuing education trainings for mental health professionals. Our clinicians implement evidence-based treatment with interventions from humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and systemic therapies. We help get to the root of your concerns and empower you with strategies and insights to achieve your goals.

Self growth and healing take immense courage and I commend your decision to start on this journey. This process isn't always easy but it is especially helpful to have a guide and a coach to help you through the difficulties. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are suffering due to trauma, grief, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or feeling stuck in life. I specialize in working with Silicon Valley Professionals, People of Color, LGBTQ, and Immigrants. My focus is to view you as a whole and help you cultivate self compassion and self love.

As a therapist, I believe I can work with most situations because I am eager to learn from you, to research, and to problem solve with you for the best solutions regarding your current need for therapy. I believe I am astute at assisting missed possibilities or blinders that might be hindering you and your ability to live the life you know is possible. This can be related to uprooting past traumas, coping with current stressors, or the uncertainty of developing your life purpose. I listen carefully to assist with ruptured relationships, strained life circumstances, hindered growth, and the grief and loss that comes from these hurts.

Do you feel wound up all the time, like there's more things to get done than there is time in the day? Do you feel unsupported by a partner or family member, leading to resentment and frustration in your relationship? Maybe you've lost yourself or someone you love because of a traumatic event. And maybe, you think you have ADHD and don't know how to get diagnosed so you can learn the skills you need to be in control again. You don't have to deal with everything you're going through alone. Let's work together to help you untangle that tight knot in your chest, feel lighter, more in control, and ultimately happier in your life.

Most of my clients are looking for effective strategy to navigate through crisis, relationship concerns, deal with depression, anxiety or other emotional states. Many clients see me for a brief period and others return periodically as they implement changes or encounter new concerns. I help clients maneuver through life transitions, parenting challenges, and exploring their potential as well as their life purpose.

Depression, anxiety, stress, anger, marital issues, cultural adjustments, and even death of someone close can cause you to feel stuck. No matter what you are facing there is always support, hope and healing. Working with a therapist can help provide you with insight, solutions, and help you develop new strategies for all types of life challenges. We can work together to find ways to improve your health, self-awareness, and well-being.

The heart of my work centers around adults of the South Asian Diaspora. My goal in emphasizing my practice here is to recognize a need for folks to have a therapist who truly understands their background and can create safety in talking about parts of the culture that can feel shameful or misunderstood from a Western perspective. The most common areas of focus include family of origin issues, intergenerational trauma and creating space to heal your inner child, acknowledging your grief, exploring your TRUE identity, and cultivating positive relationships by creating boundaries and building self-esteem + confidence.

You are hurting, or anxious, are considering psychotherapy and whether to trust me to facilitate your healing. My experience with adults, couples and children will support your inner journey and that of loved ones. We will create space for you to contemplate internal, external and relationship challenges. Through an attuned therapeutic relationship, I will help you address internal challenges - depression, anxiety and trauma. Empathically, I help you face external challenges - discrimination, immigration and life transitions. I also support you in navigating relationships, in which your internal worlds connect with those of others.

Hello! Having trouble communicating your needs and setting boundaries? Are you struggling to balance your bicultural identity? Are you parent struggling with the behavior or emotional needs of your child(ren)? Are you often irritated and don't know why? Are you not feeling sure of "who you are"? I have experience working with individuals of various age groups, from children and adolescents to adults. While it's essential to explore past experiences to gain context, I believe this alone is not enough.